Georgia, is the United States' newest ambassador to China after being sworn in Wednesday afternoon at the White House. President Donald Trump hosted Perdue's swearing-in ceremony in the Oval Office. "Our new ambassador brings to this position a lifetime of experience at the highest levels of business and politics,

President Donald Trump said about former Georgia Sen. David Perdue: “Our new ambassador brings to this position a lifetime of experience at the highest levels of business and politics.”

The BriefFormer Georgia Sen. David Perdue has been sworn in as the new U.S. Ambassador to China by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.His appointment comes during heightened tensions between the U.S. and China over ongoing tariffs.